06/11/2025
Filming in Jordan
While the film sector is showing positive signs, it is still being affected by broader regional instability and by declines in related sectors (like tourism). For example:
The war in Gaza led to sharp declines in tourism in Jordan (hotel occupancy, inbound visitors) owing to travel-advice warnings and regional perception issues.
The “progress” is still in the growth/attraction phase rather than full maturity: building up local film-industry capacity, talent, distribution, domestic production market still take time.
For now, Jordan’s film industry is showing clear, measurable progression: better incentives, infrastructure, international recognition, cultural alignment. The post-Gaza-cease-fire environment is supportive of this—though the progress is not solely because of that cease-fire. It’s a combination of policy, infrastructure, geography, and opportunity.
Jordan already has a film-friendly environment: for example, the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) offers streamlined permits, logistical support, location services
The Jordanian Cabinet approved a package of financial incentives (rebates) for film/TV productions: payments of 25%-45% of eligible in-country expenditure depending on scale and cultural content.
The aim is for Jordan to become a “premier destination” for international production, leveraging its locations, workforce and infrastructure. Jordan has been used as location for major international productions and its landscapes (such as the deserts, ancient ruins) are globally recognised for their film-value.
Jordan has also taken an outward-looking cultural role: e.g., supporting Palestinian cinema and arts (which has a spill-over effect for regional creative industries). www.fixersinjordan.com
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